Head-to-head · Exam Prep Apps
UWorld vs Magoosh
UWorld leads on 0 checks, Magoosh on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreUWorld · 8.1/10
- Free trialboth
UWorld scores higher on our rubric for exam prep apps: 8.1 against 6.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #26.
UWorld is the better fit for deep exam-specific question practice. Magoosh is the better fit for self-paced SAT and GRE preparation.
- UWorld fits best
Deep exam-specific question practice
- Magoosh fits best
Self-paced SAT and GRE preparation
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Side by side
| Feature | UWorld 8.1/10 Visit ↗ | Magoosh 6.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.1 | 6.3 |
| Ranking | #8 in Exam Prep Apps | #26 in Exam Prep Apps |
| Best for | Deep exam-specific question practice | Self-paced SAT and GRE preparation |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $25 one-time | $129 one-time |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
| Free trial length | 7 days | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Features UWorld 3/3 · Magoosh 3/3 | ||
| Full-length mock tests | ✓ | ✓ |
| Revision plans | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adaptive practice | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Question bank | Not checked yet | 2500 questions |
| Exam scope | Multiple_exam_types | Multiple_exam_types |
| Platform support | web, iOS, Android | web, iOS, Android |
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| Our verdict | UWorld offers exam-specific preparation products for students and professionals pursuing exams in areas such as medicine, nursing, accounting, finance, high school, graduate school, law, and pharmacy. Its catalog includes products for… Read the review → |
Magoosh offers self-paced preparation for standardized exams, including the SAT and GRE, with separate products for each exam. Its lessons, practice questions with explanations, timed tests and study schedules suit students who want a… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
UWorld — where it wins
- Exam-style question banks with detailed explanations and visual rationales
- Full-length practice exams, custom quizzes, and self-assessments
- Study planners, flashcards, and performance analytics
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; access is paid after any applicable trial
- The $25 starting price is for a biostatistics review, not a full question bank
- Pricing, features, and trial availability vary by exam and region
Magoosh — where it wins
- SAT Premium includes over 2,500 questions and up to 3 full-length tests.
- Study schedules, score prediction and performance analytics support structured prep.
- Web, iOS and Android access syncs progress across mobile and web.
Where it doesn't
- There is no free plan; access starts with a paid exam-specific product.
- GRE Premium costs $149 for one month, compared with 12 months for SAT Premium.
- Separate exam-specific products mean pricing and included practice vary by exam.
- UWorld8.1/10 · 7-day trial
Exam-specific practice and study tools, with products and pricing that vary by exam.
Visit UWorldFull verdict → - Magoosh6.3/10 · 7-day trial
Structured SAT and GRE prep with one-time pricing, practice tests and progress tools.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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